Returned from Active Service badges were issued to all Australian service personnel who saw active service. Issued to Mr ??? Service No:- 251845SignificantRound badge with crown on top. Brass. Front centre:- Rising sun emblem with AIF underneath. " Rim:- Issued by Dept. of Defence. Returned from Active Service. Rear:- 251845. Amour Sydney

These badges (often called "Discharged Returned Soldier Badges") were issued by the Department of Defence between 1914 and 1919, to indicate a soldier had returned from active service and been honourably discharged. Wearing the badge helped returned soldiers avoid being wrongfully accused of showing disloyalty to their country because they were not seen wearing a military uniform. A specific number was stamped on the reverse of each badge and logged on the veteran's official service record. WW1 shows degree of animsity from some civiliand, and efforts of goverments to prevent it.A crowned gilt bronze badge with two lugs on back. The obverse has the rising sun behind a crown; below on ribbon, AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; below, A.I.F; around, ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. The reverse has been stamped, 76689. military history, civilian life, identification

On the rear it has serial number A154302, issued by C'WLTH Govt. Amor Sydney.

Very, original badge,Bronze. Returned from Active Service Badge, issued in 1920 to Ferrier Sergeant James Walter Healy.See photo

Brass round medallion presented to Alex Taylor Returned from Active Service. A.Taylor. from Charlton Citizens 1939-1945

All Returned badges are individually numbered on the back and can be traced.Badge, brass, Returned from Active Service WW1, round shape with crown on top.Around edge: “Returned from Active Service & Issued by Dept of Defence” In centre: “AIF” Imprinted on back: “No 237619”badge, active service, military history

Issued to Australian Defence Force personnel who have rendered warlike service. To enable individuals to display their involvement in warlike service while in civilian attire, where the wearing of a medal denoting such service is not appropriate or possible. The ability for veterans to wear a badge recognising the service and sacrifice involved in rendering war service to Australia is seen as befitting tribute to these veterans.links the three services as the ADFa tri-services brass badge (with an anchor, wings and Rising Sun) surmounted by the king's crown, with a boomerang underneath with the text 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE' The reverse of the badge has a pair of pin clips for attachment to the wearer's clothing.war service, ww2, recognition

Badge issued to Peter James Dodd, refer cat No 2436.2P for his service details.Badge, Returned from Active Service, brass, consists of crown at top then depictions of wings, rising sun, anchor with boomerang under, two lugs on rear for clothing attachment.On front, “Returned from Active Service”. On rear, “403487 issued by the Commonwealth Govt”awards, badges, active service

Badge issued to K.W.Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4 medals and service history also 2195, 2196P.Badge "Returned from Active Service" brass, crown over Rising Sun, Wings and Anchor, Boomerang under. Rear has 2 lugs for clothing attachment.Front, "Returned from Active Service" Rear, "257624" "Issued by C/wealth Govt"badges, military, active service

At this point believed to have been issued to Allan Stanley Kohler 210028 RAAF, refer Cat No 10571.5 for his service details/Award, returned from Active Service Badge, bronze colour, has a crown at the top, Rising Sun, Wings and Anchor depiction, scroll at the bottom with raised text, the rear has two pins for attachment.On the rear, "AF 63351", on the front on the scroll, "Returned from Active Service".award, active service

Badges such as this one were issued to soldiers by the Department of Defence to indicate they had returned from active service. It showed they had helped the war effort by serving their country. Sometimes returned soldiers were wrongfully accused of showing disloyalty to their country because they were not seen wearing a military uniform so wearing the badge helped avoid this. A number was often stamped on the reverse and a certificate was provided as authentication. Issued 1914 - 1919WW1 The Great War, issued to soldiers who had returned from active duty so as not to confuse the general public that the person whilst not in uniform or displaying medals had in fact served their country on active duty. Two crowned gilt bronze badges with two lugs on back. The obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. The reverse has been stamped with number and has the maker's name, AMOR / SYDNEY and Stokes and Sons MELBThe obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. ww1 the great war, aif return from active service badge

Badge issued to all Military Personnel who have returned from Active Service.Small black badge on mounting plinth. Rough diamond shape. Crown on top of Rising Sun Emblem with anchor and chain below it. Engraving at bottom.Inscribed with "Returned from Active Service".badge, returned from active service, ww2

item issued to John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Badge, brass, returned from Active Service has crown at top over rising sun wings and anchor, boomerang shape under with text, rear has badge No, makers details and two lugs for jacket attachment.On front, "Returned from Active Service" On rear, "A447440", "Issued by the Commonwealth Govt"badges, active service, wiles

Brass stripe or bar awarded to Australian Service personnel while on Active ServiceSignificantThin brass barFront: Service wounded stripe. ss. Ltd-8 No 4 Prov Pat

Issued to 148274 R.K. Mylonas, refer Cat No 10531.6 for his service details. Returned from Active Service Badge WW2, metal, depicts a Rising Sun, Anchor, Wings to represent the 3 Services, Crown on top with a boomerang shape under with text, rear has two pins with press on clips.On Boomerang, "Returned from Active Service". On rear," 974 Amor Sydney - issued by C/Wealth"award, returned, active service

Part of a series of items relating to the "Jackson family". .1) This is a WW1 badge, .2) is WW2Returned from Active service badges. .1) Badge brass round with crown at top, centre has Rising Sun with "AIF" under. Rear has two lugs and is stamped. .2) Badge brass has crown, Rising sun, wings and anchor, at bottom a boomerang with lettering, rear has two lugs and is stamped plus lettering..1) On front, "Issued by Dept of Defence, Returned from Active Service" .2) On front, "returned from Active service" On rear, "95187", "AF Issued by the CWLTH Govt"badges, active service, ras

This badge was made in 1940 and has the number A12397, A indicated issued to an AIF member. These badges were issued to all Returned from Active Service Personnel between 1940 and 2012.The badge is an original and has been issued to a member of the AIF on Return from Active Service.Diamond shape bronze badge - on the front a crown, an anchor, rising sun, and wings. Underneath on a boomerang the words 'Returned from Active Service'. On the reverse - A12397, G & E Rodd 1940.badge, returned from active service

Returned from Active Service No (187814) ? William J HUMPHREY (46) ? Battalion AIF.Brass coloured metal badge imprinted with Rising Sun motif & printing. Crown on top.Around edge: “ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE” Inside circle: “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES AIF”badge, active service, returned

Issued to W. J. Woodyardhe Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is issued to Australian Defence Force personnel who have rendered warlike service. Its purpose is to enable individuals to display their involvement in warlike service while in civilian attire, where the wearing of a medal denoting such service is not appropriate or possible. The ability for veterans to wear a badge recognising the service and sacrifice involved in rendering war service to Australia is a befitting tribute to these veterans. As the award of the RASB is not governed by statute, it has been the practice of Australian Governments to determine conditions of eligibility for each conflict in accordance with the circumstances existing at the time. Contemporarily, it is awarded automatically with the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 and current Australian Active Service Medal http://www.vvaa.org.au/rasb.htmBrass Returned from Active Service Badgeactive service, returned from active service badge, r.a.s. badge

Brass Returned from Active service badgeFront Returned from active service Back A0077

2 x Active Service - With Australia in the Middle Eastaustralia in the middle east, active service 1941-1945

AATTV Vietnam, Active Service 31-07-1962. 18-12-1972 Service Medal awarded to Alwyn Charles BaconAATTV Vietnam, Active Service 31-07-1962. 18-12-1972 Service Medal with yellow & green emblem on one side. Aust flag on laurel wreath with sword with inscription around outside. In blue velvet box. Alwyn Charles Baconcommemorative medal aattv, aattv, vietnam, active service medal

Returned from Active Service badge issued to Pte Robert Raymond O'Donahoo. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for Pte "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" (No. 1399).Round bronze coloured badge. badge is topped with a King's Crown. Rising Sun in the centre over the letters A.I.F. Around the edge in raised lettering: RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE - ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE. Two loops with clips on back. Issue number stamped on back.Stamped on back: '19668'.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, badge, ww1, returned from active service.

Items issued to John Michael Martin No 2396 A.I.F. Refer Cat No 4567.3 for his service details and true identity..1) Badge, brass, round with Crown at top, “Returned from Active Service”, two lugs on rear for clothing attachment. .2) badge, round, metal, centre has crown and lettering, rear has one single long pin. .3) Badge, metal, plaque shape, coloured, Crown at top with RSL membership clip “1919” denoting a member in 1919..1) Front, “Issued by Department of Defence, Returned from Active Service A.I.F” Rear stamped “187836”. .2) Front, “For King and Empire, services rendered”, rear stamped “92849”. .3) Front, “Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia”, stamped on rear, “R1197”.badges, active service, membership

1st World War Testament given to Pte. Ogden Address Jasper Rd Bentleigh.3204. Message in book from Lord Roberts.Research potential, Historical significance.A small booklet 'Active Service Testament 1917' of Private OgdenFront cover "ACTIVE SERVICE" TESTAMENT 1917 Pt Ogden Camp Reuen 23.6.17pte. ogden, soldiers christian association. bible. world war one

Badge was issued to returned WW1 service personnel who had seen active service. Personnel would wear this when in civilian clothing to avoid being wrongly accused of being disloyal for not being in uniform. Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge was issued to "Herbert Charles Nott" No 288. See catalogue No. 7816.4 for his service record.A gilt bronze badge topped with a KIng's Crown. Two lugs on back. Obverse has the Rising Sun behind a crown. Below on a ribbon, AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. A.I.F. below. Around the badge "ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE". The reverse has 57844 stamped below makers mark.Stamped on reverse: '57844'.cooper collection, badge, ww1, returned from active service, herbert charles nott

This badge was first issued in 1953 and is identical to a Second World War badge. Part of the Cooper Collection.Bronze 'Returned from Active Service' badge featuring the Tri-Services emblems (Anchor, Wings and Rising Sun) surmounted with a Queen's crown with a boomerang underneath. Text 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE' on boomerang. Two lugs on reverse. A.442442 stamped on back along with makers mark.Stamped on reverse 'A442442'. Embossed on reverse: 'ISSUED BY THE CWLTH GOVT, AMOR, SYDNEY'.cooper collection, badge, returned from active service.

Item awarded to John.D. Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details.Badge, brass round shape with crown at top, centre has Rising sun depiction with "AIF" under, around outside has lettering, rear has a stamped number, two lugs for attachment.On front, "Returned from Active Service, issued by Dept of Defence". On rear stamped, "112641"badges, active service, returned

The badge represents all three services and is given to those who served in active fronts and allowed them to display their service while in civilian attire. Metal badge of the Rising Sun Emblem with Crown on top and Wings on the side and the anchor at the bottom. On the back is two pins and engraveing.It is roughly triangular in shape and brown in colour.Inscribed on back "Issued by the Aust Govt AS14591". On the front "Returned From Active Service".badge, active service